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    • Ophthalmology and Refractive Surgery

    Background:

    • Clear lens exchange (CLE) is a refractive surgery technique involving natural lens removal and artificial intraocular lens (IOL) implantation.
    • CLE differs from cataract surgery, which addresses cloudy lenses, and is an established method for correcting refractive errors like myopia and hyperopia.

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    • To provide an overview of current procedures and implants for correcting presbyopia and refractive errors via clear lens exchange.
    • To evaluate the risks and benefits of these procedures for different patient groups, referencing German Commission for Refractive Surgery (KRC) guidelines.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of current intraocular lens technologies, including trifocal and extended depth-of-focus (EDOF) lenses, with and without toric components.
    • Consideration of Femtosecond laser-assisted surgery for enhanced precision in clear lens exchange procedures.
    • Evaluation based on recent guidelines from the German Commission for Refractive Surgery (KRC).

    Main Results:

    • A wide range of IOLs are available to correct myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism.
    • Advanced IOLs like trifocal and EDOF, including toric variants, offer potential benefits for presbyopia correction.
    • Femtosecond laser assistance can improve surgical precision for this elective procedure.

    Conclusions:

    • Clear lens exchange, utilizing advanced IOLs and potentially laser assistance, presents a viable option for comprehensive refractive error and presbyopia correction.
    • A detailed patient-specific risk-benefit assessment is crucial, guided by established surgical guidelines.